You Won't Believe These Astounding Nature Photos Are Real

Gates of Hell

The Door to Hell is a burning natural gas field in Derweze, Turkmenistan. It is one of the "Gates of Hell," believed to be an area on the surface of the Earth that acts as a portal to the underworld. These "portals" are often located in regions of unusual geological activity, particularly volcanic areas, as well as lakes, caves, and mountains.

Fredvang Bridges

This is one of the Fredvang Bridges in Norway. The Fredvang Bridges are two cantilever bridges that connect with the fishing village of Fredvang on the island of Moskenesøya. The bridges opened in 1988 and are among the many bridges that connect the islands of the Lofoten archipelago to one another.

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The More You Know

  • The toilet is statistically the cleanest place in your home. Your desk, kitchen sink, and cellphone all have more bacteria.
  • Your brain is sometimes more active when you're asleep than when you're awake.
  • If you heat up a magnet, it will lose its magnetism.
  • The loudest animal on earth is the sperm whale.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.